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Kim Sae-Ron — the up-and-coming actress who most recently starred in the Netflix series Bloodhounds — has passed away at the age of 24.
Her body was reportedly discovered at her home in Seoul, South Korea by a friend who had plans to meet her.
Kim made her acting debut at the age of nine and went on to gain fame in films like The Man from Nowhere and The Neighbor.
She was forced to step away from acting in 2023, following a high-profile drunk driving accident.
Kim was fined $20 million won — the equivalent of $13,850 US — and the damage to her reputation essentially ended her career.
Kim Sae-Ron’s Cause of Death: What Do We Know?
According to The New York Post, the cause of Kim’s death remains unknown.
“We have not found any signs of foul play as of yet, but we are investigating the circumstances of the death,” police said in a statement issued on Sunday.
The circumstances under which Kim’s body was found remain unclear.
While little is known about her cause of death, it’s worth noting that Kim attempted a career comeback in 2024, but was forced to put it on hold due to health issues.
A Life and Career Tragically Cut Short
Though she never became a household name in the States, Kim’s career was widely celebrated in her native South Korea.
She won numerous awards for her work and was invited to the Cannes Film Festival on multiple occasions.
Though her car accident resulted in irreparable damage to her public image, she’s reportedly being mourned by countless fans around the world today.
Our thoughts go out to Kim’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
